Local 47 member Kirk Andrés Wilson and his quartet performing an MPTF-sponsored Juneteenth concert 6/19/2024 at Hollywood Piano in Pasadena.
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For over seven decades, the Music Performance Trust Fund provides grants for free public live music events. Its mission includes contributing to the public knowledge and appreciation of music, as well as making music a part of every child’s life experience. Continue reading
We’re in the home stretch! As we’ve been reporting over the past several months, AFM Local 47 has been hard at work updating our IT infrastructure, and in the coming weeks we will launch a new, fully cloud-based database named Ensemble 2.0 (aka “E2”) that will feature many substantial upgrades.
All members are encouraged to update your Directory contact info now, and most importantly verify/update your email address, to expedite the new online registration process once E2 is launched. Please review your public profile information by searching your name at afm47.org/directory (note: mailing addresses are never posted publicly). o verify your full information on file, and/or to make any updates to your profile, please email directory@afm47.org. Continue reading
“Flight for Fighting” composed by Andrea Datzman / produced by Michael Giacchino
“Inside Out 2” ℗ 2024 Walt Disney Records/Pixar
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Going out to the movies is making a comeback, in a big way!
Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” — featuring a lively musical score by AFM Local 47 composer Andrea Datzman — continues to sizzle at the box office, where it earned a record $30 million on the Juneteenth holiday. To date the animated feature has amassed nearly $500 million in ticket sales worldwide. Continue reading
The Valley Economic Alliance hosted a celebratory gathering on the evening of June 10 honoring California State Controller Malia M. Cohen (pictured above, far left) and State Treasurer Fiona Ma (above right, in center) in recognition of their impact on the State of California and the San Fernando Valley region.
AFM Local 47 President Stephanie O’Keefe and Communications Director Linda Rapka (both pictured with Ma, above) were among the attendees along with esteemed guests from the Los Angeles Police Department Operations Valley Bureau, the Los Angeles Fire Department Operations Valley Bureau, and the United States Army Color Guard.
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“Being part of a union is a special privilege and lets you feel part of something greater than yourself.”
– Norman Ludwin, Bassist
Member since 1975
Read more member testimonials, and share your own answer, at WhyUnion.org.
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The Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) secured major wins at the close of June with announcements of tentative agreements (TAs) on all issues for the Area Standards Agreement and the Basic Agreement. Continue reading
UNITE HERE! Local 11 — which represents over 32,000 workers employed in hotels, restaurants, airports, sports arenas, and convention centers throughout Southern California and Arizona — is inviting all to celebrate what has been achieved so far in their historic 2023-2024 Hotel Contract Fight, and to learn what’s next in this powerful fight for worker justice. Continue reading
A. Roy D’Antonio
Life Member. Clarinet
7/9/1931 – 5/27/2024
Member since: 6/11/1951
Joel B. Lish
Life Member. Viola
3/11/1935 – 3/5/2024
Member since: 7/7/1952
John Perett
Life Member. Drum Set
1/11/1944 – 5/7/2024
Member since: 6/13/1962 Continue reading
Life Member. Clarinet
7/9/1931 – 5/27/2024
by Chris French
Aurelio (Roy) D’Antonio was at home with his beloved wife, Margaret, when he passed from this earth on May 27 at age 92. He will be remembered as a virtuoso clarinetist, father and grandfather, teacher, friend, bicyclist, and tireless advocate for the underdog as he served in various capacities at Local 47. Continue reading